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5.1 SELECTING A COMPUTER
There are five ways to switch the common peripherals to specific computer channels:
• Using the innovative Glide and Switch automatic switching utility
• Using the front panel controls
• Using hotkeys
• Using mouse button presses
• Using external switching control (RS-232 or input lines)
5.1.1 SELECTING A COMPUTER USING THE GLIDE AND SWITCH UTILITY
Once configured, Glide and Switch allows you to change channels merely by moving the mouse to edge of one screen towards the
next screen. As the mouse pointer reaches the edge it will cause the channel to automatically change and will jump to the next
screen.
Notes:
• Glide and Switch cannot be enabled until a layout has been configured and downloaded to the Freedom II unit - see 4.3 Glide and
Switch configuration.
• The mouse will not flow across the screens while any mouse buttons are pressed down - this prevents undesired behavior when
dragging windows around or group-selecting items.
• You can determine which peripherals will be switched by Glide and Switch independently of those that would be switched with any
other method. See Switch Mode within the 4.5 Additional Glide and Switch operations and settings section.
• You can continue to use any of the other channel switching methods while Glide and Switch is enabled.
The four upper indicators on the Freedom II display panel will scroll across every few seconds to show that Glide and Switch is
enabled. See Appendix C. What is Glide and Switch? for an introduction to the utility or 4.2 Glide and Switch configuration for more
details about how to prepare it for operation.
5.1.1.1 TEMPORARILY DISABLING AND ENABLING GLIDE AND SWITCH
You can temporarily disable (and re-enable) Glide and Switch using hotkey presses:
• Simultaneously press and hold CTRL and ALT, then press F
CHAPTER 5: OPERATION
